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Air India fined $110,350 for flying an A320 without a required safety certificate, citing systemic failures.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) fined Air India ₹1 crore ($110,350) on February 13, 2026, for operating an Airbus A320 on eight domestic flights in November 2025 without a valid Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC), a mandatory annual safety check.
The aircraft, previously part of Vistara’s fleet, had its ARC expire during a grounding for an engine change and was released for service without renewal.
Air India voluntarily reported the lapse, and the DGCA cited systemic failures, pilot non-compliance, and leadership accountability.
The airline confirmed it has addressed all safety gaps, obtained a new ARC, and shared corrective actions with regulators.
The penalty follows heightened scrutiny after a June 2025 Boeing 787 crash that killed 260 people.
Air India fue multada con $110,350 por volar un A320 sin el certificado de seguridad requerido, citando fallas sistémicas.